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Santa Cruz County
Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building
701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA
April 21, 2015


9:00
  • Roll Call
  • Consent Agenda
  • Oral Communications
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
12:00
  • Lunch
10:30
  • Recess
10:45
  • Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

  1. Roll Call

  2. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

  3. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda; additions and deletions to Consent and Regular Agendas

  4. Action on the Consent Agenda

  5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its Oral Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three (3) minutes in length, and individuals may speak only once during Oral Communications. All Oral Communications must be directed to an item not listed on today's Consent or Regular Agenda, and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take actions or respond immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time, either individually, or on a subsequent Board of Supervisor's Agenda. Oral Communications will normally be received by the Board for a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. If, at the end of this period, additional persons wish to address the Board under Oral Communications, the Oral Communications period may be continued to the last item on the Regular Agenda.


TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION
Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please make advance arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by telephone at (831) 454-2323.

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If you are a person with a disability and wish to attend the meeting and you require special assistance in order to participate, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (831) 454-2323 (TDD number (831) 454-2123) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to make arrangements. Persons with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format. As a courtesy to those affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent free. Note: The Board of Supervisors meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Cable Services, Channel 26. Agenda documents may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Board, Room 500, Governmental Center, and at the Santa Cruz Main Library.

******CONSENT AGENDA******

 

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6.   Accept claims as approved by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector (on file with the Clerk of the Board)

7.   Item Deleted

8.   Item Deleted

9.   Approve the reading by Title of all ordinances considered for adoption that may appear on this agenda and further waive a detailed reading of said ordinances, as recommended by County Counsel

10.   Adopt ordinance amending Section 2.45.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to terms of office for members of the First 5 Commission (approved in-concept April 14, 2015, item #70)

11.   Reject the claim of Yana Shumate, Claim No. 415-065, and refer to County Counsel

12.   Reject the claim of Accelerated Recovery Services for Curtis Fox, Claim No. 415-066, and refer to County Counsel

13.   Accept and file status report on the County Financial System; authorize the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector to sign an amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement with Schafer Consulting in the amount of $275,810 for Project Management Services, adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $275,810; and request the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector to return on June 9, 2015, with a status update regarding the project, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

14.   Accept and file status report regarding Airbnb, request that the Auditor- Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector continue to work with County Counsel and other California jurisdictions and return to the Board of Supervisors in September 2015 with recommendations for further action, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

15.   Accept and file the Treasurer’s monthly Investment Transaction Report for the period ending March 31, 2015, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector

16.   Accept and file report on local impacts of Proposition 47 implementation, direct staff to return during budget hearings with any recommendations relating to outreach, and direct staff to return on November 10, 2015, with a report on the first year of implementation, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

17.   Accept and file status report on the Open Space Project and take related actions as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

18.   Approve realignment of appropriations and adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue within various departments to meet year-end obligations for Fiscal Year 2014-15, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

19.   Defer report on the library until May 19, 2015, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

20.   Defer report on the County's economic development program to on or before May 19, 2015, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

21.   Adopt resolution approving the Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan and Application for Continuation Funding for FY 2015-16, as recommended by the Chief Probation Officer

22.   Approve fencing along the County parking lot perimeter line behind the jail parallel to Blaine Street and authorize payment in the amount of $47,925 to Abacherli Fence Company, as recommended by the Sheriff-Coroner

23.   Approve appointment of J.M. Brown to the Housing Advisory Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2019, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

24.   Adopt resolution in support of Assembly Bill 988, which would provide environmental education and outdoor recreation for California children, prioritizing opportunities for underserved and at-risk students, as recommended by Supervisor Coonerty

25.   Approve reappointment of Charles Molnar to the Domestic Violence Commission, representing the Seniors Commission, for a term to expire April 1, 2019, as recommended by Chairman Caput

26.   Accept and file the Fire Department Advisory Commission report for calendar years 2013 and 2014, and take related action, as recommended by Chairman Caput

 

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

27.   Approve submission of a proposal to the State Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Act Oversight and Accountability Commission for funding of mental health services in an approximate amount of $3 Million over five years, and authorize the Health Services Agency Director to executive all documents required for submission, as recommended by the Director of Health Services

28.   Approve amendments to agreements with Homeless Services Center, Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, and Families In Transition for CalWORKS Housing Support Program activities; and authorize the Human Services Department Director to execute these contract amendments, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

29.   Approve a Tri-County Protocol Project Agreement to implement the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Program; adopt a resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue; approve amendment to a contract with Parents Center, Inc., for increased supervised visitation services; and authorize the Human Services Department Director to sign the agreement and the contract amendment; as recommended by the Director of Human Services

30.   Approve the Santa Cruz County Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan (on file with the Clerk of the Board) and authorize Workforce Investment Board staff to submit the Plan to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for approval, and authorize staff to make non-material adjustments to the Plan that may be required by the EDA to permit such approval, as recommended by the Director of Human Services

 

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

31.   Accept and file report on the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Expenditure Plan Principles and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

32.   Authorize Planning staff to submit the Davenport Cement Plant Reuse Study (on file with Clerk of the Board) to the State Department of Housing and Community Development as required by the Community Development Block Grant Agreement, as recommended by the Planning Director

33.   Schedule a public hearing on May 12, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider the 2014 Annual General Plan Report, and take related action, as recommended by the Planning Director

34.   Adopt resolution summarily vacating a portion of Axford Road right of way adjacent to APN 031-081-08 and offer of dedication for sidewalk easement on APN 031-081-08; approve memorandum of understanding for excess road right of way sale; adopt resolution authorizing sale of surplus right of way; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

35.   Adopt resolution approving and accepting terms and conditions of property acquisition agreement for the Redwood Lodge Road Storm Damage Repair Project, approve payment of claim in the amount of $750, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

36.   Approve amendment to agreement with RRM Design Group increasing compensation by $37,800 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $692,424 for the Twin Lakes Beachfront Project, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

37.   Adopt resolution authorizing sale of surplus County-owned property located at the northeast corner of Graham Hill Road and Nepenthe Drive(known as APN 061-404-24 and a portion of APN 061-404-37), approve Purchase and Sale Agreement, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

38.   Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $370,000 from Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grant; approve Contract Change Order No. 4 for the East Zayante Road Storm Damage Repair Project in the amount of $206,359.61, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

39.   Accept and file report on the Center for Public Safety Project, approve Change Order for property acquisition and construction costs, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

40.   Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $68,000.00 within the Road Fund Budget, approve Contract Change Order in the amount of $30,682.02 for the Vienna Drive at Mesa Drive Storm Damage Repair Project, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

41.   Approve permit conditions for the 2015 Strawberry Fields Forever Bicycle Ride event, scheduled for May 17, 2015, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

42.   Approve road closures and permit for the La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade, and take related action, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

43.   Accept the real property located at Commercial Way and Commercial Crossing (known as APN 025-084-28) from the Redevelopment Successor Agency, authorize the Chairperson to execute a Certificate of Acceptance for the property transfer, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY

44.   AS THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY, authorize the Chairperson to execute a quitclaim deed and related documentation required to transfer the real property located at Commercial Way and Commercial Crossing (known as APN 025-084-28) from the Redevelopment Successor Agency to the County of Santa Cruz, and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

45.   SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD

SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S CONSENT OR REGULAR AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD


CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency Negotiator: Director of Personnel
Employee Organization: All Units


CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

California Sportfishing Protection Alliance v. County of Santa Cruz, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 5:15-cv-00127


REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session.



*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

46.   Consider presentation by the Museum of Art & History regarding the Abbott Square Improvement Project
a. Letter of the County Administrative Officer dated April 8, 2015
b. Letter of Executive Director, Museum of Art & History, dated April 10, 2015
c. Abbott Square Project Overview


47.   Consider report and recommendations regarding community programs funding
a. Letter of the Director of Human Services
b. Attachment: Report on Effective Planning & Funding Models
c. Presentation


48.   10:45 A.M. SCHEDULED ITEM

Consider adopting resolution in support of a proclamation to declare the Coast Dairies National Monument

a. Letter of Supervisor Coonerty dated April 15, 2015
b. Proposed resolution


49.   Consider adopting Resolution of Intention, and take other actions to initiate an amendment to the contract between the County of Santa Cruz and the Public Employees' Retirement System to provide Partial Service Retirement for the Miscellaneous retirement group, as recommended by the Personnel Director
a. Letter of Personnel Director, dated April 6, 2015
b. Resolution of Intention
c. Certificate of Governing Board
d. Amended PERS Contract
e. Certificate of Compliance


50.   AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, consider Mitigated Negative Declaration for Davenport Recycled Water Project
a. Letter of District Engineer, dated April 8, 2015
b. Notice of Intent
c. Proposed resolution
d. Mitigated Negative Declaration (on file with Clerk of the Board)


51.   Consider appointment of Patricia Howes to the In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Commission, as an at-large representative of providers, for a term to expire on April 1, 2019
a. Letter of Supervisor Caput, dated April 2, 2015
b. Application (on file with Clerk of the Board)


52.   Consider appointment of Thomas John Batley to the Board of Directors of the Community Action Board, as an at-large County representative, for a term to expire January 2, 2017
a. Letter of Supervisor Friend, dated April 7, 2015
b. Application (on file with Clerk of the Board)


        WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE LISTING: The Written Correspondence Listing is established to act as a report of materials received by the Board as a whole but may also include items requested for inclusion by individual Supervisors. Upon completion of any actions deemed necessary (i.e. acknowledgment, referral, etc.), these items are included in the Written Correspondence Listing under the appropriate heading. While these items are not part of the official record of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, they will be maintained by the Clerk of the Board for a period of two years, after which time they may be destroyed after the County's Historic Resources Commission has been provided an opportunity for review.